I've liked this team from the time they got together, so I was very happy to see them win a medal at Skate Canada. In the process they established new ISU personal bests in all three categories (short dance, free dance and overall score), so the judges are recognizing their improvement. Congratulations to them!

I REALLY like this team. I am very impressed with them this season, I think she is an exceptional skater and once they both get more mileage, they could be really really good. What I like about them is that these guys have the basics, they skate well, they are a good partnership, and they show ambition on the ice.

One of my favorite FD's of the season so far. I had no idea Madison was hurting, hope they pace their training carefully and let her heal up. They've got a real shot at making the US Olympic Team and hopefully won't overstress their bodies this early in the season.

I hope they get that 3rd spot on the Olympic team. I am a bit worried about them losing to the Shibutanis at Skate America, and that might mean that Shibutanis have the edge for that 3rd spot. I really hope that isn't what it means.

I wasn't a big fan at first, but they have really grown on me. I am so impressed by their progress and i really really like them. I can tell they put a lot of effort into actually dancing their SD, and i thoroughly enjoyed theirs in spite of the fall. I hope Madi is healing nicely and i can't wait to see how this season unfolds for them. I would love it if the US olympic team was composed of D&W, the Shibutanis, and H&D. *fingers crossed*

Good to see there's a "love" thread for this team! I liked them since their first season together.
Their SD this season is so enjoyable and the FD is my favorite by anyone I've seen so far this season. Really beautiful.

I hope Madison's injury isn't serious.

Bournekraatzfan said:

And congrats on their first GP medal!

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Congrats Madi and Zach! Hopefully it's just the first of many to come.

Great Article and Blog by Madison Hubbell. I hope she heals quickly and shows the world that she is one of the top ice dancing women in the world. Sounds like they have a strong partnership and isn't it great that Zach is so strong for her, when she needed it the most. IceNetwork http://www.icenetwork.com/news/2013/12/03/64354274

I am so impressed with Madison and her positive outlook! I had no idea her hip pain was that bad and bless her (and Zach) for being so strong through it all. I have been rooting for them for a while now and am looking forward to seeing them at Nationals. Really hoping they make the Olympic team, I would love to see their programs at the games. Whatever happens I wish them nothing but the best, they are a wonderful ice dance team and I really love their connection and support for one another.

Another skater with a torn labrum. She will have surgery after the Olympics. It's too close to have surgery before the Olympics, but the pain level can be managed in the short term. They will try to make the team and then have the surgery as soon as the season is over. Then she will have four more years to get back into Olympic shape.

Wow, Madison is a very gutsy lady. I hope that her injury doesn't flare up and that she can compete strongly at Nationals. I REALLY want these 2 on the Olympic team. I love their programs this year.

On another note, what is up with all these labrum injuries? I can understand it with the other disciplines because of all the jumps. But what would cause it in Dance? The spread eagle positions or the stupid "haircutter, grab your blades" moves?

Another skater with a torn labrum. She will have surgery after the Olympics. It's too close to have surgery before the Olympics, but the pain level can be managed in the short term. They will try to make the team and then have the surgery as soon as the season is over. Then she will have four more years to get back into Olympic shape.

It's amazing how much they've accomplished and what high scores they've gotten this season even with such little training and Madison in such pain. Now that the pain appears manageable and they're actually training again, just imagine how good they'll look at Nats.